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University of Hawai‘i offering free program for students interested in intelligence field
The Academy for Hawaiʻi Intelligence Studies Summer Program is a free four-week course offered by the Department of Political Science in University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences.
Big Island’s vacation rental supply increased in March
The island of Hawai‘i vacation rental supply was 172,900 available unit nights, up 30.1% from last year.
Hawai‘i police reports 13 DUI arrests for week of April 17-23
Kona, Puna and South Hilo Districts each had four arrests. South Kohala had one.
Two quakes shake Big Island on Wednesday night
The Big Island was rattled by two additional earthquakes Wednesday night, April 26, following a magnitude-4.2 temblor earlier in the day. The second happened at about 7:30 p.m. north-northeast of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo and the third occurred just after 10 p.m. south of Fern Forest in Puna.
FAA’s air traffic controller program for 2023 accepting applications May 5-8
The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting applications for its 2023 air traffic controller program, from May 5 to 8.
Hilton Lewis steps down as director of Keck Observatory on Maunakea
After a 37-year career, Hilton Lewis is stepping down from his position as the director of the W. M. Keck Observatory on Maunakea.
Waikōloa Lei Day Festival on April 30 to celebrate art, culture, history
In honor of Lei Day, the second annual Waikōloa Lei Day Festival will be held on April 30 at several venues, with live music, lei making, craft fair, farmers market and keiki fun zone.
Public school teachers ratify 4-year contract with 92% of the nearly 7,000 votes
The public school teachers in Hawaiʻi voted 92% in favor of ratifying a new 4-year agreement, which will begin July 1, 2023, according to the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association.
Magnitude 4.2 quake rumbles near Ka‘ū District of Hawai‘i Island
The tumbler struck at 4:31 p.m. and was 7.5 miles east-southeast of Pāhala at depth of 18.3 miles below sea level.
Coast Guard searching for missing Australian cruise ship passenger 500 miles from Hawaiʻi
U.S. Coast Guard crews are searching a location about 500-miles south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island for a cruise ship passenger from Australia who on Tuesday night went overboard in waters about 500 miles south of the Big Island in Hawaiʻi.
State funding application for preschool tuition extended to Friday
The Department of Human Services is extending its application deadline for families seeking funding to send keiki to preschool for the 2023-24 school year.
Man indicted for receiving package at Volcano Post Office with methamphetamine
Eric W. Clough, 42 of Volcano, was indicted by a Hilo grand jury earlier this month for receiving nearly a pound of methamphetamine in a package at the Volcano Post Office a year ago.
Hawai‘i Island lawmakers secure funding for expansion of Hilo Medical Center
Hilo Medical Center’s capacity has been unchanged since its construction in 1985, while the island’s population has dramatically increased over the last 38 years.
10th annual Big Island Chocolate Festival promises sweet, savory treats
The Big Island Chocolate Festival, hosted by the Kona Cacao Association, returns for its 10th annual installment April 28 and 29 at a new venue, Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Committee holds listening session to update Indian Arts and Crafts Act
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs is chaired by Brian Schatz, Hawai‘i’s senior United States senator.
Hawaiʻi County’s electronic permitting, information system unavailable April 28-May 1
Hawaiʻi County’s electronic permitting and information system will be temporarily offline from April 28 at 1 a.m. until May 1 at 8 a.m.
CDC allows second dose of updated vaccine for older, immunocompromised adults
The CDC has revised its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations following FDA regulatory action, allowing for an additional updated vaccine dose for adults aged 65 years and older, and multiple doses for those who are immunocompromised.
Military: Experience PTA Day a huge success
Visitors learned about Pōhakuloa Training Area’s expansive environmental program and got to talk to archeologists, biologists and more.
Hirono, Case reintroduce bill to reunite Filipino World War II veterans with children
Despite their heroic service, Congress passed the Rescission Acts of 1946 which made Filipinos ineligible for benefits granted to other World War II veterans.
Big Island school wins at ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition
However, Maui’s Baldwin High and Highlands Intermediate on O‘ahu nabbed the competition’s top prizes at an awards gala held Tuesday morning.
